Scheme of a Navy paper theft thwarted by intrigue
In a secret underground room, Hilda, von Roon, and Barthelemy discuss a plan to seize a forthcoming British Navy paper. They outline the target, months to come, and a cash-for-documents deal. Hilda probes a new Amaranth member, Richard Avery, as the men hint at a brief, high-stakes operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda
Hildmas
Mr. Barthelemy
Ton
Amaranth
Mir Barthelemy
Ashminster
Tressingham
von Roon
Trington
Admiralty
Barthelemy
Eigish
Barthelem
Cin
Barthtlemy
von Koon
Amar
Richard Avery
Ddilda
Richard Avory
Momoon
Hilfe
Avery
Marcia Ellington
Hereditary Passions Stirring Three Minds in a Private Meeting
In a tense scene, Mr. Barthelemy, Van Koon, and Hilda assess each other as futures and ventures intertwine. Hilda demands a straight answer about Isidore Bernstein’s arrival, while Barthelemy exudes a knowing, protective smile. The exchange hints at underlying power plays and looming consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barthelemy
van Koon
Hilda
Tyro
Times
Morning Post
Holland’s Poor Struggling For Bare Existence
Charles Spitz of the Lindt Chocolate Company describes severe hardship in the Netherlands after seven months abroad. He cites scarce coal and grain, high prices, government aid, and reduced railway service as factors driving and sustaining the crisis. Gasoline and taxi fares soar as the Hague implements limits on travel and hours.
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America
Holland
Charles Spitz
Lindt Chocolate Company
New York
Phi Saan
England
The
Hague
Spitz
Warning to eat grass and alfalfa across hungry crowds
The piece notes Foulon urging famine victims to tat grass and Marie Antoinette saying let them eat cake, both punished. It asks what fate would follow a Bavarian who tells Germans to eat alfalfa, with no report yet on his outcome, signaling a desire to learn how to respond to such advice amidst potato shortages.
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Foulon
Marie Antoinette
Berlin rationing and daily life described by Alta L Carter
El Dorado Kansas visitor Alta L Carter detailed wartime Berlin conditions after returning from Europe. She described food rationing with schines and magistrates, limited groceries, high prices, clothing controls, and restricted travel, contrasting theatres' lively scene with overall scarcity.
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Alta L. Carter
el Dorado
Kan
Berlin
Chicago
Miss Carter
Leipsic Conservatory of Music
Germany
Japanese Desire Greater Role in War Grows
Private advices from British travelers in Japan report strong public sentiment for more active participation in the war on land and sea. The desire to end the conflict quickly has grown since America's entry, with leaders weighing possible military support though the subject remains tentative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
America
Peace Ag. Sayl
Mrs Neaurich Rejects Common Steel Shares
Mrs Neaurich tells her broker over the telephone to buy one hundred shares of steel at the market. She asks for Preferred stock, stating she never buys anything common and demands the higher quality option.
Arsenic Fly Poison Warns Against Home Dangers
A public health bulletin condemns arsenic fly paper and poison cans as extremely dangerous to children. It notes 106 poisoning cases in three years, many fatal, and urges mothers to use safer fly control methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest A. Sweet
United States Public Health Service
Public Health Report
French Strategy Changes Under Petain and Foch
The Toronto Mail and Empire notes a shift in French strategy since General Petain took command with General Foch as chief of staff. It states Nivelle’s replacement ended aggressive slashing and returned to conserving strength.
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Petain
Foch
Nivelle
Joffre
France
Toronto Mail
Not Effective With Torpedo Only In the French Official Report
The French official report on merchant losses by submarines notes that among twenty eight pananeed vessels eighteen escaped and twelve escaped gunfire. Only two attacked with guns were sunk. It states submarines rely more on torpedoes as gun arming increases, reducing effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Reported as Cure for Female Troubles
Mrs. Etta Dorion of Orsensburs Wis claims severe abdominal and side pains, weakness, and bed confinement improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits six bottles with complete relief and urges other women with similar issues to try the remedy. The letter attributes the cure to the product's herbal ingredients and references the Lydia E Pinkham Company in Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdensburt
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Etta Dorion
Orsensburs
E. Pinkham Co
Lynn
Mass
Miss Gotrox Seeks Tips on Market as Stock Talks Rise
In a playful exchange, Miss Gotrox urges supporters to push her idea of receiving tips on the market. Gotrox counters by encouraging the notion, predicting soon she will be ready to unload her stock holdings.
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Gotrox
Boston Transcript
Driver Hits Streetcar In Cross Street Collision
A motor car struck a street car amidships on a cross street. The street car conductor alit to inspect and gather evidence for the official report. He asked the driver what was the matter and noted the top of the car remained up.
High Cost of Trying to Live Phrase Cited by Lile
The speaker Lile references a shift in dialogue, stating that discussion will focus on "the high cost of trying to live" as a guiding theme. The remark signals a broader emphasis on survival pressures and social challenges.
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H.cl
Lile
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Landen
Malower
U.S
Torpedo
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STADE
Lydia
Appppleford
SAN Ryrapders
Uine
NiaCian
G&b
Sani
Appleford
Cos
Hamilton, Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
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